JAMES E. LAWLESS, Son of Alonzo Donza Lawless "Don" and Eva Tiller, was born Feb 9, 1932 in Jamestown, KY, died June 21, 1991 in Fort Worth, TX and was married 3 times. Married on November 12, 1952 First wife Effie Alena Chumbley born October 26, 1935, died November 30, 1971. Second wife unknown. Third married in June 1959 in Dallas, TX, Julia Franco born 1934 in Dallas Tx and is the daughter of Casto Franco b.July 1, 1907 of Jalisco Mexico d.Oct. 1987 Dallas, Tx and Barbara Gonzalez b.Oct 6, 1910 of Saltillo Mexico, d. June 1, 2000 Dallas, Tx
Children of James E. Lawless and First wife Effie Alena Chumbley:
1. Patricia Lynn Lawless (m. Miller)
2. Patrick Glen Lawless b. July 1, 1955 d.November 16, 1991 burial Luttrell Cementery, Casey County, Kentucky
Children of James E. Lawless and Third wife Julia Franco:
1. Veronica Ann Lawless (m.Navarro)
2. Linda Kay Lawless (m.Lawless-Felarca)
3. Monica Yvonne Lawless(m.Cooper)
James E. Lawless “Jim” worked as a general farm hand until the age of 18 when he enlisted in the US Army in Louisville, KY on June 21, 1950. He served 2 years, 3 months and 6 days during which time he attended the Engineering School at Ft. Belvoir, VA from Oct to Dec 1950 with major course Dozer Operator. He deployed to fight in the Korean War in January of 1951 and served in combat for 6 months and 19 days with Co L 3rd Infantry Regiment with specialty number 1745 until he was severely wounded by shrapnel on June 23, 1951 near Hongchong Korea. He spent the next 15 months in hospital enduring reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation until he was Honorably discharged with a permanent disability retirement on September 30, 1952 with the rank of Sergeant. For his service, James was awarded:
Combat Infantry Badge
3 Bronze Service Stars
Korean Service Medal
Presidential Unit Citation
UN Service Medal
Purple Heart Medal
After military service, Jim married Effie Alena Chumbley and had 2 children, later divorced. Reportedly married a second time and again divorced. Next in Dallas, Tx he married third wife Julia Franco and had three daughters with whom he lived a nomadic life moving to Ft. Worth, Tx, Cutler Ridge, Fl, Homestead, Fl and Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. He was an electrician by trade. He and his wife separated(they were never divorced) about 1971 and she moved back to Dallas with her children. Jim continued his nomadic lifestyle and had numerous live in girlfriends at various times but no more children. He moved back to the Ft. Worth, Tx area in 1982 and continued to live in the area until his death in 1991. A small private memorial service was held at the American Legion in Ft. Worth, Tx after which his cremated remains were scattered as he had requested.
Jim was a patriotic American and instilled that patriotic obligation to his grandsons who followed his military service.
Children of James E. Lawless and First wife Effie Alena Chumbley:
1. Patricia Lynn Lawless (m. Miller)
2. Patrick Glen Lawless b. July 1, 1955 d.November 16, 1991 burial Luttrell Cementery, Casey County, Kentucky
Children of James E. Lawless and Third wife Julia Franco:
1. Veronica Ann Lawless (m.Navarro)
2. Linda Kay Lawless (m.Lawless-Felarca)
3. Monica Yvonne Lawless(m.Cooper)
James E. Lawless “Jim” worked as a general farm hand until the age of 18 when he enlisted in the US Army in Louisville, KY on June 21, 1950. He served 2 years, 3 months and 6 days during which time he attended the Engineering School at Ft. Belvoir, VA from Oct to Dec 1950 with major course Dozer Operator. He deployed to fight in the Korean War in January of 1951 and served in combat for 6 months and 19 days with Co L 3rd Infantry Regiment with specialty number 1745 until he was severely wounded by shrapnel on June 23, 1951 near Hongchong Korea. He spent the next 15 months in hospital enduring reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation until he was Honorably discharged with a permanent disability retirement on September 30, 1952 with the rank of Sergeant. For his service, James was awarded:
Combat Infantry Badge
3 Bronze Service Stars
Korean Service Medal
Presidential Unit Citation
UN Service Medal
Purple Heart Medal
After military service, Jim married Effie Alena Chumbley and had 2 children, later divorced. Reportedly married a second time and again divorced. Next in Dallas, Tx he married third wife Julia Franco and had three daughters with whom he lived a nomadic life moving to Ft. Worth, Tx, Cutler Ridge, Fl, Homestead, Fl and Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. He was an electrician by trade. He and his wife separated(they were never divorced) about 1971 and she moved back to Dallas with her children. Jim continued his nomadic lifestyle and had numerous live in girlfriends at various times but no more children. He moved back to the Ft. Worth, Tx area in 1982 and continued to live in the area until his death in 1991. A small private memorial service was held at the American Legion in Ft. Worth, Tx after which his cremated remains were scattered as he had requested.
Jim was a patriotic American and instilled that patriotic obligation to his grandsons who followed his military service.
JAMES E. LAWLESS, Son of Alonzo Donza Lawless "Don" and Eva Tiller, was born Feb 9, 1932 in Jamestown, KY, died June 21, 1991 in Fort Worth, TX and was married 3 times. Married on November 12, 1952 First wife Effie Alena Chumbley born October 26, 1935, died November 30, 1971. Second wife unknown. Third married in June 1959 in Dallas, TX, Julia Franco born 1934 in Dallas Tx and is the daughter of Casto Franco b.July 1, 1907 of Jalisco Mexico d.Oct. 1987 Dallas, Tx and Barbara Gonzalez b.Oct 6, 1910 of Saltillo Mexico, d. June 1, 2000 Dallas, Tx
Children of James E. Lawless and First wife Effie Alena Chumbley:
1. Patricia Lynn Lawless (m. Miller)
2. Patrick Glen Lawless b. July 1, 1955 d.November 16, 1991 burial Luttrell Cementery, Casey County, Kentucky
Children of James E. Lawless and Third wife Julia Franco:
1. Veronica Ann Lawless (m.Navarro)
2. Linda Kay Lawless (m.Lawless-Felarca)
3. Monica Yvonne Lawless(m.Cooper)
James E. Lawless “Jim” worked as a general farm hand until the age of 18 when he enlisted in the US Army in Louisville, KY on June 21, 1950. He served 2 years, 3 months and 6 days during which time he attended the Engineering School at Ft. Belvoir, VA from Oct to Dec 1950 with major course Dozer Operator. He deployed to fight in the Korean War in January of 1951 and served in combat for 6 months and 19 days with Co L 3rd Infantry Regiment with specialty number 1745 until he was severely wounded by shrapnel on June 23, 1951 near Hongchong Korea. He spent the next 15 months in hospital enduring reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation until he was Honorably discharged with a permanent disability retirement on September 30, 1952 with the rank of Sergeant. For his service, James was awarded:
Combat Infantry Badge
3 Bronze Service Stars
Korean Service Medal
Presidential Unit Citation
UN Service Medal
Purple Heart Medal
After military service, Jim married Effie Alena Chumbley and had 2 children, later divorced. Reportedly married a second time and again divorced. Next in Dallas, Tx he married third wife Julia Franco and had three daughters with whom he lived a nomadic life moving to Ft. Worth, Tx, Cutler Ridge, Fl, Homestead, Fl and Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. He was an electrician by trade. He and his wife separated(they were never divorced) about 1971 and she moved back to Dallas with her children. Jim continued his nomadic lifestyle and had numerous live in girlfriends at various times but no more children. He moved back to the Ft. Worth, Tx area in 1982 and continued to live in the area until his death in 1991. A small private memorial service was held at the American Legion in Ft. Worth, Tx after which his cremated remains were scattered as he had requested.
Jim was a patriotic American and instilled that patriotic obligation to his grandsons who followed his military service.
Children of James E. Lawless and First wife Effie Alena Chumbley:
1. Patricia Lynn Lawless (m. Miller)
2. Patrick Glen Lawless b. July 1, 1955 d.November 16, 1991 burial Luttrell Cementery, Casey County, Kentucky
Children of James E. Lawless and Third wife Julia Franco:
1. Veronica Ann Lawless (m.Navarro)
2. Linda Kay Lawless (m.Lawless-Felarca)
3. Monica Yvonne Lawless(m.Cooper)
James E. Lawless “Jim” worked as a general farm hand until the age of 18 when he enlisted in the US Army in Louisville, KY on June 21, 1950. He served 2 years, 3 months and 6 days during which time he attended the Engineering School at Ft. Belvoir, VA from Oct to Dec 1950 with major course Dozer Operator. He deployed to fight in the Korean War in January of 1951 and served in combat for 6 months and 19 days with Co L 3rd Infantry Regiment with specialty number 1745 until he was severely wounded by shrapnel on June 23, 1951 near Hongchong Korea. He spent the next 15 months in hospital enduring reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation until he was Honorably discharged with a permanent disability retirement on September 30, 1952 with the rank of Sergeant. For his service, James was awarded:
Combat Infantry Badge
3 Bronze Service Stars
Korean Service Medal
Presidential Unit Citation
UN Service Medal
Purple Heart Medal
After military service, Jim married Effie Alena Chumbley and had 2 children, later divorced. Reportedly married a second time and again divorced. Next in Dallas, Tx he married third wife Julia Franco and had three daughters with whom he lived a nomadic life moving to Ft. Worth, Tx, Cutler Ridge, Fl, Homestead, Fl and Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. He was an electrician by trade. He and his wife separated(they were never divorced) about 1971 and she moved back to Dallas with her children. Jim continued his nomadic lifestyle and had numerous live in girlfriends at various times but no more children. He moved back to the Ft. Worth, Tx area in 1982 and continued to live in the area until his death in 1991. A small private memorial service was held at the American Legion in Ft. Worth, Tx after which his cremated remains were scattered as he had requested.
Jim was a patriotic American and instilled that patriotic obligation to his grandsons who followed his military service.
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